Originally Posted by
repechage
3alarmer has much to work with, 80's is a transitional period for brake reach, and maximum allowable tire width, assuming 700c. If you are looking at a mtb or a hybrid.. not so much. Threading type sneeks in there too, most likely English 1.370 x 24 or Italian 36 x 24... setting aside the French for now.
Starting with a frame and fork is the most expensive way to conjure up a bicycle of course.
Yea it seems like it's turning out to be. But I don't have any components to work with other than a NR rear derailleur and I'll probably try to run it with my current wheels.
The frame came with a shimano 24x36BB so I'm thinking someone did something to it at some point in the last 30ish years.